Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means God has made us able to share in all the wonderful things he promised to his special people. So, we should always say thank you to God for letting us be part of his big family.

Colossians 1:12: Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

Contradiction with Philippians 2:12

This verse emphasizes working out one's own salvation with fear and trembling, which can be seen as contradicting Colossians 1:12 that speaks of giving thanks for an inheritance given freely by God.

Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with the notion in Colossians 1:12 of giving thanks for a grace-filled inheritance.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
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